1
Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
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Answer Correctly
deferment
honorable
fragile
anthology
Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."
2
The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
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Answer Correctly
dulcet
augment
pomp
revoke
Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."
3Flaw most nearly means:
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Answer Correctly
defect
eulogy
derivative
serenity
Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."
4
The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
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Answer Correctly
compassion
extant
insinuate
pomp
Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."
5
The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
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Answer Correctly
bitter
pantomime
genial
scamper
Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."